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Verstappen wins Bahrain GP, Antonelli and Hamilton on the podium

Verstappen secures his first victory of the season in Bahrain, followed by Antonelli and Hamilton.

4 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Verstappen wins Bahrain GP, Antonelli and Hamilton on the podium — Archive photoPhoto: Shibasishdr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

In the Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen achieved his first victory of the season, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, who completed the podium. The race took place under challenging conditions due to various technical issues affecting several cars, forcing them to stay in the pit lane.

During the race, Hamilton faced problems that forced him to stop, but he regained positions through a series of effective maneuvers. At the end of the race, he initially finished seventh, but with George Russell's retirement, he was able to climb to third place.

The race also saw Russell's retirement, which had a significant impact on the championship standings. The retirement allowed Antonelli to extend his lead in the overall classification, increasing it by 84 points.

Leclerc, who had a challenging race, managed to secure fourth place despite an error in tire selection during the early stages of the race. The Ferraris faced several challenges but managed to maintain competitive positions by the end of the race.

Concerning Verstappen's performance, his victory was described as an important comeback after a long period without success. The Red Bull team showed good competitiveness, with Verstappen ready to capitalize on any opportunity to advance in the championship.

The race atmosphere was influenced by rainy conditions, which further complicated the situation for the drivers. This event marked the sixteenth round of the Formula 1 Championship, under the watchful eyes of numerous spectators and enthusiasts.

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